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PilotsReference Guide by Micheal Grossrubatscher

ISBN 3-00-016686-6

The publisher Michael Grossrubatscher is a graduated engineer and airline pilot. His book is mainly aimed at the professional pilot but the content serves basically any aviation enthusiast who wants to know 'how it works'.
The book comes in a handy A5 format and should fit easily into a crewbag or laptop case. If you are preparing for an upcoming interview, the book will help you to refresh your knowledge on Aerodynamics, Engines, Performance, Design, Navigation, Weather and Human Performance. Besides its also a great source for any pilot to keep up is knowledge on the above mentioned topics. The text is illustrated with many graphics, helping you to understand and memorize what you read more easily. Looking up a specific topic is simple. A keyword index will take you straight to the page you are looking for. Topics are well covered and avoid going into too much details unrelevant to the pilot. The presented material is all you need too know at an interview or if asked by a check pilot.

I personally found the information on performance, weather and aerodynamics very helpful as they are explained thoroughly but in an easy-to-understand way. The book is so far the best I have seen if you want to refresh your ATPL knowledge, whether it is just for yourself or because you prepare for an interview respectively check. It can be ordered online at PilotsReference.com for the price of €69.

The pocket sized book Version 2.4 contains: 258 Pages, 526 Colored graphics, graphs and pics, 118 Text pages (English), 118 Formulas, 67 Tables, keyword index 

Reviewed by: fliteadmin, 24 October 2007

Aviation Meteorology
ISBN 3-9522668-2-5

Aviation Meteorology has been written by K.H. Hack, Meteorologist. He has been head of the Swiss Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology (MeteoSwiss) for 15 years.


The book covers all aspects of aviation meteorology and is an excellent companion for CPL/ATPL students. The easy to read  layout and the well designed graphics are a pleasure for the eye and make you to read on and on...
Color photos of weather phenomenon help you to visualize the content.

Because of its well structured layout, you will remember the book also at later stages in your career. So don't stow it away to far...! It also serves as an excellent resource in case you need to prepare forr a technical interview.

Topics covered are: The Atmosphere, Wind, Thermodynamics, Clouds and Fog, Precipitation, Thunderstorms, Air masses and fronts, Pressure systems, Climatology, Weather hazards, General Information, Miscellanious, Questions and Answers.


Because of the writers origin, some chapters focus on weather phenomenon occurring in central Europe. This can be seen as a goody and is of special interest to pilots flying in this part of the world. Meteorology has never been easier to learn and understand!

Aviation Meteorology conforms to the JAR directives and is available in english and in german language. Unfortunately the book is not widely available and can only be ordered at selected stores and online shops.

 

The book contains 263 pages.
Size: A4 (210x297mm), weight 1330g. €39.00 (excl. shipping)

Pricing and shipping details can be found on this website:
http://www.aviamet.de

Reviewed by: fliteadmin, 29 December 2007